A new landmark for Brazil’s Mato Grosso State, the Arena Cuiabá project was created with educational as much as recreational purposes in mind.This LEED-certified football stadium, designed by <a href="http://www.gcp.arq.br/" target="_blank">GCP Arquitetos</a>, incorporates state-of-the-art insulation technology, <a href="http://inhabitat.com/rainwater-harvesting-seattle-residences-aiming-for-leed-platinum/" target="_blank">rainwater harvesting</a> mechanisms and native plant species of the Atlantic and Amazon Forests. Adapting to Cuiaba's high temperatures and humidity, the project introduces sustainability to “the most important of unimportant things in the world.”

The positive thermal impact is augmented by including a waterproof PVC membrane.

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Arena Cuiabá GCP Arquitetos

Arena Cuiabá project was created with educational as much as recreational purposes in mind.

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Arena Cuiabá GCP Arquitetos

The new stadium will encourage urban development of the Cidade Alta neighbourhood.

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Arena Cuiabá GCP Arquitetos

The roof is composed of a steel deck layer covered by thermal insulation with a condensation barrier and a top TPO membrane finishing.

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Arena Cuiabá GCP Arquitetos

The structure is made of precast concrete and a modular steel roof.

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Arena Cuiabá GCP Arquitetos

The project was designed by GCP Arquitetos.

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Arena Cuiabá GCP Arquitetos

The new stadium will host the 2014 World Cup.

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Arena Cuiabá GCP Arquitetos

Arena Cuiabá aims to become a tourist destination.

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Arena Cuiabá GCP Arquitetos

The project incorporates state-of-the-art technology.

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Arena Cuiabá GCP Arquitetos

The Arena is completely modular by design.

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Arena Cuiabá GCP Arquitetos

The whole building can be dismantled and reassembled to facilitate smaller events.

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Arena Cuiabá GCP Arquitetos

Integrated insulation and water utilization systems would significantly reduce the energy consumption of the building.

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Arena Cuiabá GCP Arquitetos

A new landmark for Brazil’s Mato Grosso State, the Arena Cuiabá project was created with educational as much as recreational purposes in mind.This LEED-certified football stadium, designed by GCP Arquitetos, incorporates state-of-the-art insulation technology, rainwater harvesting mechanisms and native plant species of the Atlantic and Amazon Forests. Adapting to Cuiaba's high temperatures and humidity, the project introduces sustainability to “the most important of unimportant things in the world.”